Northern California Romance - Love and Romance

US Forest: Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Inyo National Forest
Length: 64 miles / 103.0 km
Time to Allow: 1.5 hours to drive or three hours to visit places along the way.

This Byway offers a spectacular passage over the Sierra Nevada. Drive through the highest automobile pass in California and experience an elevation change of over one mile. Experience glacier-carved granite peaks, pristine lakes, wildflower-covered meadows and lush evergreen forests with Giant Sequoia groves in this serene yet rugged landscape.

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Length: 500 miles / 804.7 km
Time to Allow: Two days to drive or five days to enjoy the Byway.

Explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape from Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park to California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park. Encounter ancient natural forces that shaped exquisite mountain lakes. Amid spectacular scenery, you’ll enjoy charming towns, abundant wildlife, world-class birding, and extraordinary recreational, historical and cultural opportunities.

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Length: 72 miles / 115.9 km
Time to Allow: 1.5 hours to drive or five hours to experience the Byway.

Travel the route that hugs the California coast, providing access to austere, windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs and the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Views include rugged canyons, towering redwoods, sea lions and other marine life.

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